Monday Memo Week of April10th, 2017
MONDAY MEMO WEEK OF 4/3/2017
Morning Announcement and Pledge Schedule this week: Announcements will come from one classroom for the whole week for the remainder of the year, as Dr. Retzlaf did first semester. I wanted an opportunity to see more faces coming back from leave. Thanks!
Week of 4-10: Ms. Hudson!
FACULTY meeting @ 330 Monday- Skype with the Author of Carrots and Sticks.
MAP IS HERE!! FLIPPED SCHEDULE!
HIXSON MAP TESTING SCHEDULE:
Andromeda, Orion, Phoenix-April 10-14 (Schedule Flipped, Testing in the Morning)
Monoceros-April 17-21 (Regular Schedule, Testing in the Afternoon)
Sequoia & Willow-April 17 & 18 (Regular Schedule, Testing in the Morning)
Oak & Hickory-April 19 & 20 (Regular Schedule, Testing in the Morning)
***In addition those students in Algebra will be taking the EOC on April 25 or 26. Thanks.
Staff: If you did not receive an orange “Bullying sign” to post in your classroom, please pick one up from Mrs. Edwards’ desk! Thanks! These are to be posted in all classrooms.
Monday:
Hixson Admin Meeting
Dr. Smith in classrooms
Afternoon: Dr. Smith off campus
Tuesday:
12:15 Orchestra scheduling meeting w admin
12:45 Mrs. Edwards
1:00 Mr. Heisel
Wednesday: Ms. Linda's Birthday!
Thursday:
Classes
Friday: Innovation Hour
INNOVATION HOUR GRANT APPLICATION:
Thanks to the Hixson PTO and the WGSD Foundation, we have some funding to go to IH learning. If some money could assist your IH students in their exploration, please fill out the form (by using the link above) in order for us to evaluate needs and allocations. Please have this application completed by Monday, April 10th for consideration. Thank you!*As an alternative, your students may also request funding from this money using the application you already have had for innovation hour. Please see Mr. Heisel with questions. I need to know what are needs are for the remainder of the year. Thanks!
PTO Spring Grant Applications: Please submit by Wednesday, April 19th, 2017 :)
PLEASE MAKE TECH AWARE OF COPIER ISSUES:
Please contact the tech center for any problems or paper needs for the copier. Jason Heisel is available through Google Hangouts anytime as well.
LAST DAYS OF SCHOOL:
-
Wednesday, May 24th both 7th and 8th grade students will go to Six Flags for the end of year trip
-
Thursday, May 25th is a half-day. This day will be utilized for students to present on their innovation hour explorations and activities.
PTAC (Principal-teacher advisory council):
Our last meeting was Wednesday, March 29th. Here are concerns which were addressed at our last meeting and responses:
Issue brought:
Response:
8th grade celebration ??? What is happening
Meeting and decisions made tonight
the planning committee for the 8th Grade Send-Off (formally known as 8th Grade Recognition) decided that instead of a ceremony, we will celebrate with a party for the 8th graders.
This party will be on May 12th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Please check your calendars and consider helping with chaperoning, if your schedule allows.
IH- not during MAP
Innovation Hour- parent concerns on Facebook
Some say waste of time, some its great. Community invitation to IH this Friday.
Will not affect MAP
Continue to have each student or group complete the Google slides reflection that was sent out to you all last week. Even if this is the only thing students have, it is enough to share with others on the day in May- they will have their talking points and examples to share.
UPDATE from collaborative will be shared
The IH collaborative is meeting to discuss and finalize the plans for the IH sharing day in May
The collaborative will discuss in the meeting. I want every student to be prepared to be able to share, at minimum, the information we are asking them for in the Google slides reflection
We recognize the critical nature of this day in May. Students will all have information about their journey and examples in place to share at the end. I believe as we communicate to our kids, they will understand this semester helped us to work out kinks and identify areas for reinforcement. In fact, I think being true to our IH vision, our students can contribute to making 17-18 IH as effective and meaningful as possible!!
Understood. We will ensure a structured plan is in place
Is IH meaning one thing to teachers and one thing to students??? Explaining to both sides.
Collaborative can address for the future of IH moving forward
Christy’s schedule will work with a gallery walk style
YAY! Many thanks to Christy for the time and effort you have put into this!
Presentation for IH optional this year? Value of IH for the students who don’t present?
The collaborative will discuss in the meeting. I want every student to be prepared to be able to share, at minimum, the information we are asking them for in the Google slides reflection. I do not like the message an “option to reflect and share” presents.
We didn't launch in August IH because we aren't ready- it is okay to not be ready for culminating projects… Here is one more HUGE thing for teacher’s plates. More should be about informal and optional
Jason and I worked on the Google reflection template and video to take planning and stress of teachers’ plates regarding the share-out activity. If each student (or group) has completed the info and examples in the slide, they will ALL have ample material to present their journey and share with others
ASA
Teachers, please remember to continue to walk your after school activity students out to the main entrance after ASA has ended. Thank you for keeping up with this, it is having a huge impact on student supervision.
This Week's Parent Information:
Good Evening,
This is Dr. Smith with a few messages for the week of April 10th, 2017
STUDENT GRADES:
Term 5 grades have been updated on the parent portal. To view your child's progress grades, click on the "Grades" tab of the parent portal. https://sis.webster.k12.mo.us/wg/Default.aspx?Action=parent
The 2017-2018 school supply list may be found athttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwOZVy6j-6e3aHdFSzY1MmtvTmM/view Hixson is also partnering once again with 1st Day School Supplies to provide a stress-free option to buying school supplies. 1st Day will deliver your child's supplies to Hixson before the first day of school. To order Hixson's school supply kit, please visit: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/list.php?school_zip=63119
THIS WEEK:
MAP Testing begins this week! Please ensure your child is getting a good night’s rest each evening and eating a healthy breakfast before school.
MAP TESTING IS HERE:
Parents, please make sure students have earbuds with them for testing. They will need the earbuds for portions of the assessment. If you need assistance with earbuds, please contact your grade level counselors.
HIXSON MAP TESTING SCHEDULE:
Andromeda, Orion, Phoenix-April 10-14 (Schedule Flipped, Testing in the Morning)
Monoceros-April 17-21 (Regular Schedule, Testing in the Afternoon)
Sequoia & Willow-April 17 & 18 (Regular Schedule, Testing in the Morning)
Oak & Hickory-April 19 & 20 (Regular Schedule, Testing in the Morning)
***In addition those students in Algebra will be taking the EOC on April 25 or 26. Thanks.
PE NEEDS YOUR HELP!
If you have been spring cleaning, our PE department is looking for donations of 3lb and 5lb hand weights for stations. Mrs. Bennett is willing to pick them up. Please contact Mrs. Bennett for more information bennett.leslie@wgmail.org
For 8th Grade Parents:
Dear 8th Grade Parents,
Last fall, we began examining how we currently recognize the end of a student's time at Hixson and how we might improve upon these efforts.
In November, we surveyed parents and asked for recommendations. In December, we asked the 8th grade students and Hixson's staff to share their recommendations as well.
In January, we formed a planning committee comprised of parents and Hixson teachers and administrators. Our first step was to analyze the data provided to us by students, parents, and staff. Using this feedback, the committee created the 8th Grade Send-Off, a party for Hixson 8th graders only.
This week, 8th grade students voted on a theme for this party. Additional details about this event may be found below.
We would like to thank Hixson's PTO for providing funds for this event! If you are also able to help through donations of items or time, please complete the signup form found at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094eaaae23a3fc1-8thgrade
2017 8th Grade Send-Off - "Reach for the Stars!"
Date: Friday, May 12
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
What: DJ, photo booth, pizza, movie, and more!
Dress is casual; students are encouraged to incorporate the theme in their dress.
From the HS Nurse for 8th Grade Parents:
“Hello families of all 2017/2018 incoming Webster Groves High School freshman! This is Rachel Huertas, the school nurse. I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself and give you some information regarding immunizations. In compliance with our school board policy and state law, all students will need to show proper documentation of immunization compliance to attend the 1st day of school next year, August 15th. This can also include documentation from St. Louis County Department of Health and Senior Services stating that your child has a medical exemption, is in progress of attaining the required immunizations, or has a religious exemption. Additionally, please remember the recent changes regarding the meningococcal immunization. The first dose is required by grades 8 or 9 and the second dose is required by grade 12. This means that if you’re child has not already received the first dose they will need to receive it before August 15th. Please refer to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services website or a physician for additional details regarding the meningococcal vaccine and all other immunization requirements. I am calling parents and guardians NOW in the hopes that no student will have to be excluded from school for not having this required documentation. And as always I’m here to answer any questions as well! Thank you!”
Thank you for your continued support of your child and Hixson Middle School, have a great week!
MONDAY MEMO WEEK OF 4/3/2017
Morning Announcement and Pledge Schedule this week: Announcements will come from one classroom for the whole week for the remainder of the year, as Dr. Retzlaf did first semester. I wanted an opportunity to see more faces coming back from leave. Thanks!
Week of 4-10: Ms. Hudson!
FACULTY meeting @ 330 Monday- Skype with the Author of Carrots and Sticks.
MAP IS HERE!! FLIPPED SCHEDULE!
HIXSON MAP TESTING SCHEDULE:
Andromeda, Orion, Phoenix-April 10-14 (Schedule Flipped, Testing in the Morning)
Monoceros-April 17-21 (Regular Schedule, Testing in the Afternoon)
Sequoia & Willow-April 17 & 18 (Regular Schedule, Testing in the Morning)
Oak & Hickory-April 19 & 20 (Regular Schedule, Testing in the Morning)
***In addition those students in Algebra will be taking the EOC on April 25 or 26. Thanks.
Staff: If you did not receive an orange “Bullying sign” to post in your classroom, please pick one up from Mrs. Edwards’ desk! Thanks! These are to be posted in all classrooms.
Monday:
Hixson Admin Meeting
Dr. Smith in classrooms
Afternoon: Dr. Smith off campus
Tuesday:
12:15 Orchestra scheduling meeting w admin
12:45 Mrs. Edwards
1:00 Mr. Heisel
Wednesday: Ms. Linda's Birthday!
Thursday:
Classes
Friday: Innovation Hour
INNOVATION HOUR GRANT APPLICATION:
Thanks to the Hixson PTO and the WGSD Foundation, we have some funding to go to IH learning. If some money could assist your IH students in their exploration, please fill out the form (by using the link above) in order for us to evaluate needs and allocations. Please have this application completed by Monday, April 10th for consideration. Thank you!*As an alternative, your students may also request funding from this money using the application you already have had for innovation hour. Please see Mr. Heisel with questions. I need to know what are needs are for the remainder of the year. Thanks!
PTO Spring Grant Applications: Please submit by Wednesday, April 19th, 2017 :)
PLEASE MAKE TECH AWARE OF COPIER ISSUES:
Please contact the tech center for any problems or paper needs for the copier. Jason Heisel is available through Google Hangouts anytime as well.
LAST DAYS OF SCHOOL:
- Wednesday, May 24th both 7th and 8th grade students will go to Six Flags for the end of year trip
- Thursday, May 25th is a half-day. This day will be utilized for students to present on their innovation hour explorations and activities.
PTAC (Principal-teacher advisory council):
Our last meeting was Wednesday, March 29th. Here are concerns which were addressed at our last meeting and responses:
Issue brought:
|
Response:
|
8th grade celebration ??? What is happening
|
Meeting and decisions made tonight
the planning committee for the 8th Grade Send-Off (formally known as 8th Grade Recognition) decided that instead of a ceremony, we will celebrate with a party for the 8th graders.
This party will be on May 12th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Please check your calendars and consider helping with chaperoning, if your schedule allows.
|
IH- not during MAP
Innovation Hour- parent concerns on Facebook
Some say waste of time, some its great. Community invitation to IH this Friday.
| Will not affect MAP
Continue to have each student or group complete the Google slides reflection that was sent out to you all last week. Even if this is the only thing students have, it is enough to share with others on the day in May- they will have their talking points and examples to share.
UPDATE from collaborative will be shared
The IH collaborative is meeting to discuss and finalize the plans for the IH sharing day in May
The collaborative will discuss in the meeting. I want every student to be prepared to be able to share, at minimum, the information we are asking them for in the Google slides reflection
We recognize the critical nature of this day in May. Students will all have information about their journey and examples in place to share at the end. I believe as we communicate to our kids, they will understand this semester helped us to work out kinks and identify areas for reinforcement. In fact, I think being true to our IH vision, our students can contribute to making 17-18 IH as effective and meaningful as possible!!
Understood. We will ensure a structured plan is in place
|
Is IH meaning one thing to teachers and one thing to students??? Explaining to both sides.
|
Collaborative can address for the future of IH moving forward
|
Christy’s schedule will work with a gallery walk style
|
YAY! Many thanks to Christy for the time and effort you have put into this!
|
Presentation for IH optional this year? Value of IH for the students who don’t present?
|
The collaborative will discuss in the meeting. I want every student to be prepared to be able to share, at minimum, the information we are asking them for in the Google slides reflection. I do not like the message an “option to reflect and share” presents.
|
We didn't launch in August IH because we aren't ready- it is okay to not be ready for culminating projects… Here is one more HUGE thing for teacher’s plates. More should be about informal and optional
|
Jason and I worked on the Google reflection template and video to take planning and stress of teachers’ plates regarding the share-out activity. If each student (or group) has completed the info and examples in the slide, they will ALL have ample material to present their journey and share with others
|
ASA
Teachers, please remember to continue to walk your after school activity students out to the main entrance after ASA has ended. Thank you for keeping up with this, it is having a huge impact on student supervision.
Good Evening,
This is Dr. Smith with a few messages for the week of April 10th, 2017
STUDENT GRADES:
Term 5 grades have been updated on the parent portal. To view your child's progress grades, click on the "Grades" tab of the parent portal. https://sis.webster.k12.mo.us/wg/Default.aspx?Action=parent
The 2017-2018 school supply list may be found athttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwOZVy6j-6e3aHdFSzY1MmtvTmM/view Hixson is also partnering once again with 1st Day School Supplies to provide a stress-free option to buying school supplies. 1st Day will deliver your child's supplies to Hixson before the first day of school. To order Hixson's school supply kit, please visit: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/list.php?school_zip=63119
THIS WEEK:
MAP Testing begins this week! Please ensure your child is getting a good night’s rest each evening and eating a healthy breakfast before school.
MAP TESTING IS HERE:
Parents, please make sure students have earbuds with them for testing. They will need the earbuds for portions of the assessment. If you need assistance with earbuds, please contact your grade level counselors.
HIXSON MAP TESTING SCHEDULE:
Andromeda, Orion, Phoenix-April 10-14 (Schedule Flipped, Testing in the Morning)
Monoceros-April 17-21 (Regular Schedule, Testing in the Afternoon)
Sequoia & Willow-April 17 & 18 (Regular Schedule, Testing in the Morning)
Oak & Hickory-April 19 & 20 (Regular Schedule, Testing in the Morning)
***In addition those students in Algebra will be taking the EOC on April 25 or 26. Thanks.
PE NEEDS YOUR HELP!
If you have been spring cleaning, our PE department is looking for donations of 3lb and 5lb hand weights for stations. Mrs. Bennett is willing to pick them up. Please contact Mrs. Bennett for more information bennett.leslie@wgmail.org
For 8th Grade Parents:
Dear 8th Grade Parents,
Last fall, we began examining how we currently recognize the end of a student's time at Hixson and how we might improve upon these efforts.
In November, we surveyed parents and asked for recommendations. In December, we asked the 8th grade students and Hixson's staff to share their recommendations as well.
In January, we formed a planning committee comprised of parents and Hixson teachers and administrators. Our first step was to analyze the data provided to us by students, parents, and staff. Using this feedback, the committee created the 8th Grade Send-Off, a party for Hixson 8th graders only.
This week, 8th grade students voted on a theme for this party. Additional details about this event may be found below.
We would like to thank Hixson's PTO for providing funds for this event! If you are also able to help through donations of items or time, please complete the signup form found at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094eaaae23a3fc1-8thgrade
2017 8th Grade Send-Off - "Reach for the Stars!"
Date: Friday, May 12
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
What: DJ, photo booth, pizza, movie, and more!
Dress is casual; students are encouraged to incorporate the theme in their dress.
From the HS Nurse for 8th Grade Parents:
“Hello families of all 2017/2018 incoming Webster Groves High School freshman! This is Rachel Huertas, the school nurse. I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself and give you some information regarding immunizations. In compliance with our school board policy and state law, all students will need to show proper documentation of immunization compliance to attend the 1st day of school next year, August 15th. This can also include documentation from St. Louis County Department of Health and Senior Services stating that your child has a medical exemption, is in progress of attaining the required immunizations, or has a religious exemption. Additionally, please remember the recent changes regarding the meningococcal immunization. The first dose is required by grades 8 or 9 and the second dose is required by grade 12. This means that if you’re child has not already received the first dose they will need to receive it before August 15th. Please refer to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services website or a physician for additional details regarding the meningococcal vaccine and all other immunization requirements. I am calling parents and guardians NOW in the hopes that no student will have to be excluded from school for not having this required documentation. And as always I’m here to answer any questions as well! Thank you!”
Thank you for your continued support of your child and Hixson Middle School, have a great week!
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